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KF05 RMO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,293 mi
Last recorded104,293 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 104,293 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 104,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 104,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

passenger door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Mar 2013 104,215 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 88,023 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,023 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 182,468 miles

Rear silencer heat shield in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2010 182,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer heat shield in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2009 166,893 miles

front registration plate delaminating

offside front lower wishbone rear bush seeping oil

Pass 6 Mar 2008 125,445 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 125,445 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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KF05 RMO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF05 RMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KF05 RMO registered?

KF05 RMO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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